Mission/Vision

Welcome

The Virginia DBHDS Recovery Conference brings together

Peer Recovery Specialists, Providers, Advocates, Families,

and Leaders from across Virginia to strengthen

recovery-oriented systems of care

through collaboration, education, and shared lived experience.

Together, we build stronger communities and brighter futures.

KEYNOTE

SPEAKERS

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Powerful messages.

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CONFERENCE

AGENDA

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conference agenda.

WORKSHOP

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workshops, and more.

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WHY ATTEND?

Gain insight into innovative

recovery practices and

emerging trends.

LEARN

CONNECT

Build meaningful

partnerships across

Virginia and beyond.

INSPIRE

Celebrate recovery,

strength, and the power

of lived experience.

Recovery happens through connection,

community, and shared experience.

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DBHDS RECOVERY CONFERENCE 2026
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Key Note Speaker

Keynote Speakers

We are excited to announce this year's keynote speakers!

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Dana Foglesong

Dana Foglesong is a nationally recognized leader and founder of the Peer Support Policy and Practice Center at findpeersupport.com. A certified peer support specialist for 16 years, she brings a full-spectrum perspective to the field, having received peer support, supervised peer specialists, and led national initiatives that have helped shape the workforce.

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Glencora Gudger

Glencora is a Behavioral Health Consultant at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). In her role, she evaluates behavioral health disparities from a prevention lens and promotes integrating the social determinants of health into behavioral health programing.